Pharmacists and Outcomes

We have made available below many articles on how pharmacists on health care teams can significantly improve patient care. Researchers, led by Marie A. Chisholm-Burns, Pharm.D., M.P.H., FASHP, found that involving pharmacists in direct patient care activities has favorable effects, including reducing adverse drug events and improving outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. Learn more about this research.

About PPMI

The Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) is sponsored by ASHP and the ASHP Research and Education Foundation. The goal of this initiative is to significantly advance the health and well being of patients by supporting futuristic practice models that support the most effective use of pharmacists as direct patient care providers.